PC gaming sales at the boxed, retail level aren't what they used to be. Now most of the game sales action in stores happens for consoles, but PC gaming is taking the lead in online digital distribution. Make no mistake, however, as there are still many PC gamers who make the trip to the store just to have a physical copy for snuggling purposes.
Tracking firm NPD Group has released the top 20 selling PC games at retail. They are in best-selling order:
1) The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff--released Feb. 2010 2) Star Trek Online--released Feb. 2010 3) The Sims 3--released June 2009 4) Star Trek Online Collector's Ed.--released Feb. 2010 5) BioShock 2--released Feb. 2010 6) EverQuest II: Sentinel's Fate Expansion Pack--released Feb. 2010 7) Mass Effect 2--released Jan. 2010 8) World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King--released Nov. 2008 9) The Sims 2 Double Deluxe--released Nov. 2008 10) The Sims 3: World Adventures--released Nov. 2009 11) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2--released Nov. 2009 12) World of Warcraft: Battle Chest--released Sept. 2007 13) EverQuest II: Sentinel's Fate Expansion Pack Collector's Ed--released Feb 2010 14) IGT Slots: Texas Tea--released Sept. 2009 15) The Sims 3: Collector's Ed--released June 2009 16) Dragon Age: Origins--released Oct. 2009 17) Mumbo Jumbo Assortment--released July 2009 18) World of Warcraft--released November 2004 19) Aliens vs. Predator--released Feb. 2010 20) The Sims 2: Fun with Pets--released Jan. 2010